The University Senate consists of members from Administration, all Faculties and Schools, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, representatives of Affiliated Colleges and observes.  It is responsible for the academic policy of the University.  

Senate Elections

The Senate will hold elections during February 2013 to elect members in accordance with the provisions of The University of Western Ontario Act (1982).  For this election the following members are required:

21 members of faculty (from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015)

one member of administrative staff (from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015)

four graduate students (from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)

14 undergraduate students (from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)

Nominations open at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013 for all constituencies. The deadline for nominations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2013.  Nominations for the undergraduate student At-Large@ constituency will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013.  The names of nominees will be posted on the election website on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.

• Senate Election Procedures
• Election Schedule: Spring 2013
• List of current Senate members
• List of vacant seats as of July 1, 2013
• Nomination Form - will be available on January 10, 2013

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